Akvarist
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Facts

Characteristics
Length
Up to 8 cm
Body shape
Streamlined
Care
Group
Missing
Smallest aquarium
19 liters
Diet
Missing

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Behavior
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Missing

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Water values
Temperature
Ideal22–26 °CTolerates 22–27 °C
pH
Ideal8.1–8.4
Smallest tank
24 cm40 cm20 cm
19 liters40 × 20 × 24 cm · For one fish

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Native

Lives wild in Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and 23 more countries.

More about the species

About the species

Often found in caves or under ledges. Swim with belly toward substratum, thus under ledges seen upside down. Feed on ectoparasites of other fishes. Males show various types of nest care behavior. Retreat into recesses when alarmed. Have been reared in captivity.

Source: FishBase

Other names

In other languages

  • Feabborre
  • Konge-febars
  • Keijukala
  • Fairy basslet

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